St. Michael’s Parish Tipperary
The Feast of Baptism of The Lord > B 10th Jan 2021
Recently Deceased: Joanne Wylde O’Halloran, Market St & Dublin. Interred in Dublin; Garry Slattery, Carron, Tipperary; Bridie McCarthy, died in London 5th Jan; Mary Swords nee O’Brien, Coventry & formerly Bansha who died in Coventry 7th
Anniversaries: Mary & Joe Coffey; Tommy Archer; Dave Warner; Pauline O’Connor; Noeleen Power; Joan Kelly; Kathleen McEvoy; Dan O’Mahony; Joseph Carey; Jack & Tess Kissane; Jackie Williams; Norman & Mai Williams; Jack & Bridie Heelan; May Kinane; Paddy O’Gorman; Shíle O’Mahony; John Barron (1st Anniversary); Nicholas Coman; Geoffrey Coman; Des Kennedy; James & Anne Fitzgerald; Sarah Ryan; Chrissey Withero & deceased Withero Family; Seamus Hyde; Pat Quinn; Annie Ryan; Thomas & Mary O’Dwyer; John & Peggy Swords; Bill & Bridget Godfrey; Paddy Toomey; Paddy O’Ryan; William Esmond; Dan Carey; Nora Mulcahy; Sadie & Matt Doherty; Michael & Irene Lynch; Mary Ryan; Tommy Cunningham; Seán Costello; Emer Hayes; Mary O’Dwyer; Mai Jess;
No Public Mass: Due to the Level 5 restrictions mass will be celebrated Online and on Tipp Mid West Radio only until further notice. Weekday Mass at 10.15am and Sunday at 11.00am. There will be no Baptisms, Confessions and Funeral Masses are restricted to 10 people in attendance.
Parish Office & Sacristy: Remains closed until the Government Level 5 restrictions end .
The Baptism of The Lord:
The baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan marks the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus. There was no need for Jesus to take part in the baptism of John, but he wanted to show that, even though he was without sin, he came to call sinners to repentance and to a new way of life. In the sacrament of Baptism a person is Christ-ened. The day of our Christening is not the end of a journey but the beginning of a new life. We are called to be co-workers with Christ, building the Kingdom of God here on earth.
God alone can give faith, but you can offer witness.
God alone can give hope, but you can give confidence to others.
God alone can give love, but you can pass it on to others.
God alone can give peace, but you can work for unity.
God alone can give power, but you can sustain someone who is feeling low.
God alone is the way, but you can show it to others.
God alone is the light, but you can shine it for others.
God alone is life, but you can give others a taste for living.
God alone can do the impossible, but through you it becomes possible.
God alone is self sufficient…. but amazingly,
God prefers to count on You.